2017 BUYER’S GUIDE
BRAID
SpiderWire Stealth Translucent
This new version of Stealth is highly visible
above the surface, but turns semi-transparent
below, thanks to a white fiber and special
coating. It comes in 6- to 100-pound test with
spools of 125, 200, 300, 500, 1,500 and 3,000
yards. $12.99 to $339.99
spiderwire.com
SpiderWire Stealth Smooth
Eight strands woven together with a special
process create a line that slips quickly through
guides. Smooth comes in 6- to 80-pound test
with spools of 125, 200, 300, 500, 1,500 and
3,000 yards. Prices start at $13.99
spiderwire.com
Duel Hardcore Super 8 Braid
This Japanese eight-strand braid comes in
white for finesse fishing or camo for flipping.
It’s available in 150- and 300-yard spools of
10- to 65-pound test. $13.99
yo-zuri.com/products/#duel_products
Vicious No-Fade Braid
Using a pre-dying technique, Vicious “builds
in” the color for this eight-carrier lin